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NIAF Scholarship Program

NIAF Scholarship Program

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NIAF Scholarship Program

Max Award Amount:

$12,000

Application Deadline:

01/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to students of Italian descent who are pursuing higher education. The NIAF was founded in 1975 as a non-profit organization to promote and preserve Italian American culture, heritage, and traditions.

The scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $12,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. The scholarship funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.

To apply for the NIAF Scholarship Program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The application deadline typically falls in March, and interested students can find more information and application instructions on the NIAF website.

Eligibility Criteria For NIAF Scholarship Program

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to outstanding students of Italian heritage who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies.

To be eligible for the NIAF Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be of Italian heritage with at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent.
  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States or Italy.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must demonstrate outstanding potential and academic achievement.

In addition to meeting these eligibility criteria, applicants must submit an online application, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The scholarship award varies and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The application deadline typically falls in the early spring, and interested students can find more information and application instructions on the NIAF website.

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